OAR 845-006-0353: Distilled Spirits Samples and Promotions from a Distiller’s Representative

(1) Licensees of the Commission may not accept samples of distilled spirits from distillery representatives, and may not allow distillery representatives to offer or give samples, or promote their product on the licensed premises other than as allowed by OAR 845-005-0428. (2) Licensees of the Commission may not accept payment for alcoholic liquor from a distillery representative and may not allow a distillery representative to pay for alcoholic liquor for patrons. (3) Despite section (1) of this rule, Full On-Premises Sales licensees of the Commission may accept samples of distilled spirits from a distillery’s agent if: (a) The sample is of a product the licensee does not carry; (b) Each sample does not exceed .25 ounce by measured pour; or the sample is in a manufacturer-sealed container which is not larger than 50ml.; (c) No sample is sold, served, given or offered to a patron.